But Dao Lord Taichu easily dodged the strike, as though he had plenty of room to spare.
"Purple Lightning Sword Emperor, your strength is still not enough to match mine. This Sword Star is destined to be mine." Dao Lord Taichu's words brimmed with mockery.
A flicker of anger flashed through the Purple Lightning Sword Emperor's eyes. He said nothing more and instead intensified his attacks.
Bolts of purple lightning crashed down, instantly shrouding the entire battlefield and forcing Dao Lord Taichu to evade with all his might.
The battle reached a fever pitch. The Purple Lightning Sword Emperor's attacks became increasingly violent, yet Dao Lord Taichu's movements grew ever more nimble.
At times, he transformed into a flickering golden phantom; at others, he used mysterious spells to dissolve the onslaught of purple lightning.
The spectators were stunned. Dao Lord Taichu's overwhelming strength left them dumbfounded.
Though the Purple Lightning Sword Emperor was powerful, before Dao Lord Taichu, he seemed utterly unable to fight back.
Yet just as everyone believed Dao Lord Taichu was certain to win, the tide of battle suddenly changed.
A cold glint flashed in the Purple Lightning Sword Emperor's eyes, and he abruptly stopped attacking.
"Dao Lord Taichu, you truly are strong, but do you think that means you can succeed so easily?" The Purple Lightning Sword Emperor sneered as a strange purple light radiated from his body, rapidly spreading until it engulfed the entire battlefield.
Dao Lord Taichu was startled. He immediately sensed the immense pressure contained within the purple light, as if the entire world were crushing down on him and rendering him unable to move.
What kind of spell is this? Dao Lord Taichu was filled with uncertainty.
A trace of pride flashed through the Purple Lightning Sword Emperor's eyes. He slowly raised